Bread -- the stuff of life

Bread -- the stuff of life -

I have a Cruinart bread machine -- Which I love 

Now to start the Bread -- I put it on 1 pound loaf -- French Bread setting - and the darkest loaf color  -  It just turn out a deep golden brown --

Now -- I check the pan and also the spinning item. Just to make sure it turns --

Then it is on to the mixer --

Add:

1 1/2 c. water

3 cups gold medal flour -- +/- 1/2 or more of flour -- depending on the humidity,

1 pkg Fleshmens yeast -- (I tried to use the other kind -- but this turns out best)

1/2 tsp salt (it will not taste good without the salt)

1 tsp sugar

1 TBS - olive oil

1  TBS - lemon juice (you use this if you have cheaper flour - I use it to make it get a sourdough taste)

Now -- I am to hovering -- I know I have issues -- I just like to check to make sure it mixes --  by adding more flour -- i.e.

Then let it go for the required time. 

Now you have a hot, lovely batch of bread --